Tomorrow we're gonna check a couple things, 1st thing I'm gonna pull the serpentine belt and start it, just on the outside chance something's seized up - I doubt that. Then I wanna look at the timing set. I ordered what seemed to be the right things -
The cam retainer plate which came with button head screws, maybe one or both backed out?
The timing set for the smaller nose on the cam. It came with a thrust bearing which pulled the cam forward a little when tightening the 3 bolts. I'm guessing when running the cam gear runs against the retainer plate. When assembling them, we did gob some assembly lube all over it.
I've been thinking about this (I know), I've been reading about folks drilling a hole in each oil gallery plug in the front. My Mr Goodwrench long block doesn't have any holes in them. Can that cause the thrust bearing to dry up and seize, making the loud metal on metal grinding sound?
Based on what we find we'll look at the cam nose and pull the valve covers and check lifter preload before diving any deeper.
Any ideas/suggestions?
The cam retainer plate which came with button head screws, maybe one or both backed out?
The timing set for the smaller nose on the cam. It came with a thrust bearing which pulled the cam forward a little when tightening the 3 bolts. I'm guessing when running the cam gear runs against the retainer plate. When assembling them, we did gob some assembly lube all over it.
I've been thinking about this (I know), I've been reading about folks drilling a hole in each oil gallery plug in the front. My Mr Goodwrench long block doesn't have any holes in them. Can that cause the thrust bearing to dry up and seize, making the loud metal on metal grinding sound?
Based on what we find we'll look at the cam nose and pull the valve covers and check lifter preload before diving any deeper.
Any ideas/suggestions?